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Phillies' Offense Has Been Historically Bad Through First 23 Games

The Philadelphia Phillies have now lost seven straight games, and things are not going well. Despite having high expectations coming into the year, Philadelphia has fallen short of that so far this season.

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Dave Dombrowski on struggling lineup: ‘You really don’t have a No. 4 hitter at this time’

The Phillies on Tuesday batted rookie Felix Reyes cleanup in his second career game. It was an indictment of just how bad Phillies right-handed hitters have performed against lefties this year.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 22

Where have all the fielders gone?

In their attempt to aggravate an entire fanbase to absolutely no end, the Phillies have tried every avenue of the game of baseball. The laser-like focus of fans’ ire has been on the offense and rightfully so.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / ESPN / April 22

Concerned Dombrowski: Thomson not on hot seat

Dave Dombrowski is concerned about the Phillies' 8-15 start, but he said manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat despite the team's seven-game losing streak

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Zack Wheeler News / The Good Phight / April 22

What do You Expect from Wheeler’s Return?

Circle it on your calendar: per Charlotte Varnes of the Athletic, Zack Wheeler will be making his comeback this Saturday, for a start against the Atlanta Braves.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 22

Brewers Make Sense for Phillies Slugger in Potential Trade

With the Philadelphia Phillies struggling, a need to shake things up could be coming for the team. While they will be seeking to improve and contend, they could elect to part ways with some struggling players as well. It has not been an ideal start to the season for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / April 22

Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, Dave Dombrowski, Munetaka Murakami

This is probably completely irrelevant, but does it seem like J.T. Realmuto takes fewer ABS challenges than he probably should? On to the links. Phillies news: Zack Wheeler is set to make his 2026 season debut on Saturday for the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Phillies dugout has hilarious reaction to rat sighting

The Chicago Cubs improved their MLB-best streak of wins with a 7-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, their seventh straight win. The result also means that the Phillies have now lost seven straight games, with Shota Imanaga delivering seven innings for one run and just three hits.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Phillies star Kyle Schwarber urges teammates to ‘keep fighting’ admit brutal losing streak

The Philadelphia Phillies remain under heavy scrutiny as their early-season slide continues to raise concern. What once appeared to be a promising campaign has quickly shifted, with mounting losses reshaping expectations.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22

Phillies Re-Sign Pedro León To Minor League Deal

The Phillies re-signed outfielder Pedro León to a minor league contract, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He’s back with Triple-A Lehigh Valley but no longer occupies a 40-man roster spot.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Zack Wheeler News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22

Phillies To Activate Zack Wheeler On Saturday

Zack Wheeler will start for the Phillies against the Braves on Saturday night, manager Rob Thomson told reporters (link via Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic).

MLB News / The Good Phight / April 21

Baserunners ahoy! Cubs 7, Phillies 4

The Phillies have had their share of poorly pitched ballgames this season. While they have had games in which they’ve given up more runs, there’s a case that this was actually their worst pitched game of the season.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 21

Phillies' Struggles Stem From Issues in This Key Area

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of one of their worst stretches of baseball in recent years, and there haven’t been any signs of them getting ready to snap out of it. As the Phillies get set for the second game of their series on the road with the Chicago Cubs, they will be seeking to end a six-game losing streak.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 21

Phillies to get ace Zack Wheeler back when needed most

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the biggest disappointments in MLB thus far in 2026. A key part of the rotation may be returning when they need him most.

Ascending Cubs tap Shota Imanaga to face free-falling Phillies

Cubs win 6th straight, send Phillies to 6th consecutive loss

Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 21

Phillies Make Pitching Staff Change Sending Seth Johnson To Triple-A

Not much has gone right for the Philadelphia Phillies in the early going of the 2026 MLB regular season. They are 8-14 entering play on April 21, already 7.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves, who swept the Phillies last week, in the National League East standings.

Jesus Luzardo News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 21

Jesus Luzardo, Phillies face Cubs: Preview, Storylines

As the Philadelphia Phillies headed into their series against the Chicago Cubs, things had not been going well. Unfortunately, their losing streak was extended on Monday with yet another loss. It has been a disastrous start for the Phillies this season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Phillies manager Rob Thomson gets 100% real on Aaron Nola’s ‘tough’ start vs. Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies have now lost six in a row. On Monday, it was another lopsided loss for the Phillies, as they fell 5-1 to the Chicago Cubs. The loss dropped them to 8-14 on the year, and puts them fourth in the NL East.

Bryce Harper News / Just Baseball / April 21

Bryce Harper Sure Looks Elite

Two things can be true. One: The widespread reaction to Dave Dombrowski’s comments this offseason was overblown. The Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations really didn’t say anything controversial.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Phillies fans might get manager Rob Thomson fired

One MLB manager may already be on the hot seat less than a month into the new season, and fan reaction may be to blame for his troubles. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic appeared on the “Foul Territory” podcast and suggested that Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson could soon find himself on the hot seat.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20

Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series

The Philadelphia Phillies have a problem in their starting rotation.

Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep

Chris Sale dominant as Braves keep Phillies in a funk

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

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J.T. Realmuto News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

J.T. Realmuto Leaves Game Due To Lower Back Tightness

The Phillies fell to 8-12 with Saturday night’s 3-1 loss to the Braves, and they had a bit of an injury scare with their starting catcher. J.T. Realmuto left the game during the sixth inning with lower back tightness, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Lochlann March and others.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / April 19

3 Changes The Philadelphia Phillies Must Make To Save Their Season

The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten off to a horrible start in 2026. There is no hiding that change needs to be made, but what can be done to save their season?

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / April 18

Phillies place closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) on injured list

The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer Jhoan Duran on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain. In a series of moves, right-hander Seth Johnson and utilityman Felix Reyes were recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, while utilityman Otto Kemp was optioned and minor league outfielder Pedro Leon was released.

Taijuan Walker News / Stadium Rant / April 18

The Phillies Have A Taijuan Walker Problem

The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling. After getting blown out in three consecutive games by the Cubs and the Braves, many fans are beginning to panic.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 17